Pull anchor or hit the road, these 19 fish camp and seafood shack restaurants in Central Florida (and a little bit beyond) will give you a tasty, crispy, fried glimpse into old Florida at its finest.

Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack 580 W. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island, 321-459-3759 Merritt Island’s Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack doubles as a restaurant and fresh seafood market, and their sign is Instagram heaven. Photo via Ms. Apple’s/Facebook
Boondocks Restaurant 3948 S. Peninsula Drive, Port Orange, 386-760-9001 Located along the Halifax River in Port Orange, you’ll enjoy great seafood and great riverside views at Boondocks. Plus they’ve got a pet-friendly patio! Photo via Boondocks Restaurant

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

901 Lakeshore Blvd., Tavares
This old-fashioned restaurant on Lake Eustis offers waterside dining and a bounty of seafood (plus some turf to go with your surf) and craft beers. Credit: Photo via Fish Camp on Lake Eustis/Facebook
Aunt Catfish’s on the River 4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange, 386-767-4768 Family-owned stalwart in Port Orange serves up seafood southern-style, and don’t forget to snap a selfie next to their trophy fish sign. Photo via Credit: Photo via Aunt Catfish's on the River/Yelp
Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales, 863-439-2031 Restaurant and bar attached to the Cherry Pocket fish camp and motel on Lake Wales serves up heaping helpings of fried (and otherwise) seafood. No C in that Shak! Photo via
Big Ray’s Fish Camp 6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa, 813-605-3615 Tampa seafood haven Big Ray’s serves up the classics, of course, and new innovations like the Lobster Corn Dog. Photo via
The Black Hammock 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, 407-805-1824 This Oviedo favorite restaurant and bar also features a marina and airboat rides! Photo via
Gators Riverside Grille 4255 Peninsula Point, Sanford, 407-688-9700 Sanford’s Gator’s is nestled along the St. Johns River and offers up cheap drinks and a bounty of fried seafood. Photo via Yelp
Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill 4940 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, 386-761-9271 Near the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse you’ll find this waterfront shack perfect for enjoying some seafood, adult beverages and an amazing view. Photo via Hidden Treasure/FB
Hog Island Fish Camp 900 Broadway Ave., Dunedin, 727-736-1179 This Dunedin restaurant located on Honeymoon Island serves up an ample menu of Florida-centric seafood and cuisine, along with plenty of adult beverages. Photo via Hog Island-IG
JB’s Fish Camp 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach, 386-427-5747 Located on beautiful New Smyrna Beach, besides delicious seafood JB’s also offers a full bar, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals; make a day of it! Photo via JB’s Fish Camp/FB
Lena’s Seafood 18478 E. Highway 40, Silver Springs, 352-625-6489 Lena’s in Silver Springs keeps it simple and classic – fried seafood (and lots of it) is the focus – and it’s kept people coming back for decades. Photo via Lena’s Seafood/FB
Lone Cabbage Fish Camp 8199 State Road 520, Cocoa, 321-632-4199 Airboat rides, hush puppies, gator, and country music? Lone Cabbage Fish Camp might just have it all. Photo via Lone Cabbage/FB
Jolly Gator Fish Camp 4650 E. State Road 46, Geneva, 407-349-5554 Enjoy airboat rides and a great view of the St. Johns River, along with a a great variety of old Florida seafood delicacies (frog legs!) at Jolly Gator. Photo via Jolly Gator/FB
Our Deck Down Under 78 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, 386-767-1881 Volusia county favorite seafood shack includes a full bar and a boat dock for easy river access. Photo via Our Deck Down Under/FB
Owen’s Fish Camp 516 Burns Court, Sarasota, 941-951-6936 Sarasota spot serves up local fish from the Bay, along with craft beer, wine and there’s even a tire swing! Photo via Owen’s Fish Camp’s website
Palm Gardens Restaurant and Marina 1661 Palm Garden St., Tavares, 352-343-2024 This deliciously old-school fish camp has it all: seafood aplenty, pontoon boat rentals, river marine, and bait and tackle. Photo via Palm Gardens/FB

Salt Cracker Fish Camp

25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Clearwater beach haven for those hungering for local seafood and cocktails, conveniently located right near the marina. Credit: Photo via Salt Cracker Fish Camp/Facebook
Swamp House Riverfront Grill 488 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary, 386-668-8881 DeBary’s Swamp House boasts a prime location on the St. John’s river, fried seafood, a tiki bar, and live music. Photo via Swamp House/FB

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